Theory Test Practise Questions

1) Some ancillary equipment can increase fuel
consumption. Which will cause the greatest
increase?A - Air suspensionB - Air brakesC - Air bagsD - Air conditioning

2) How could you save fuel when driving?
3 answers required A - By reducing overall speedB - By braking as late as you canC - By planning routes to avoid congestionD - By having properly inflated tyresE - By extending vehicles' service times

3) What will help you to achieve eco-safe
driving?A - keeping in the lower gearsB - planning well aheadC - keeping close to a vehicle aheadD - braking as late as possible

5) Fuel consumption could be made worse by
continuous use ofA - air suspensionB - heated mirrorsC - air conditioningD - electrical retarder

6) You are following a lorry with a leaking fuel
tank. What should you be especially aware
of?A - The road may be very slipperyB - The fuel may splash your vehicleC - Your brake linings will become slipperyD - Your spray reducers will not be effective

7) Which of these can help to maximise fuel
economy?A - Cruise controlB - Air suspensionC - Re-grooved tyresD - Diff-lock

8) Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?A - To raise the speed limitsB - To help the traffic flowC - To provide better parkingD - To allow lorries to load more freely

9) In a diesel engine which of the following
fuels would most improve vehicle
emissions?A - High sulphur dieselB - Red dieselC - Low sulphur dieselD - Blue diesel

10) Which of the following would be most
affected by a vehicle with faulty suspension?
2 answers required A - Underground pipesB - Road surfacesC - Tyre pressuresD - Road tunnelsE - Overhead gantries